ORLANDO, Florida, July 20 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * 2 Engineering Professors, 1 Alum Inducted Into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame * Highlights * The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is a state-wide initiative dedicated to honoring and celebrating Florida inventors whose achievements have significantly advanced the quality of life for all Americans. * Professor Reza Abdolvand was named an inductee for his contributions to the field of micro-electromechanical systems, which has significant appli more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * A Call for the Ethical Use of AI in Mathematics * There is not an industry or field of research that hasn't been upended by the rapid development of artificial intelligence. The speed with which AI is changing the landscape of every facet of life makes it difficult to create thoughtful, human-centered policies around its use. The field of mathematics finds itself at an inflection point. AI would not exist without math but there  more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 20 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Advancing Care, Shaping Futures: Mentorship and Medicine With Dr. John Lee * In medicine, there are physicians who follow a path and those who build one. Dr. John Lee, an otolaryngologist at Avera St. Mary's and clinical professor at the Sanford School of Medicine, has spent his career building paths for others to follow. This story was written by Ruby Haws, SSOM Class of 2027 Throughout his career, he has been a trailblazer. Whether adv more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news: * * * AI Researcher Receives $745K Bits to Bytes Award from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to Create the World's Largest Annotated Spleen Ultrasound Dataset Principal Investigator (PI) Daniel Haehn, PhD, director of UMass Boston's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Core Facility and an associate professor of computer science, will lead SPLEEN-US: Open Annotated Spleen Ultrasound Dataset for Precision Neuromodulation. This July, more PR

KENT, Ohio, July 20 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Alumna Sykes Champions Kent State's Aviation Partnership With Federal Support * Congresswoman Emilia Sykes recently toured Kent State University's airport -one of Ohio's busiest general aviation hubs and a critical training ground for the university's next generation of aeronautics and engineering leaders. Sykes was joined by Kent State University President Todd Diacon, Airport Manager David Poluga and Christina Bloebaum, Ph.D., dean of the College of Aeronautic more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, July 20 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * App State Departmental Leadership Awards: McEvoy, Salinas honored for impact on academic community * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University faculty Dr. Dave McEvoy and Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas have been honored as the recipients of this year's Departmental Leadership Awards, recognized for their service to and lasting impact on the university's academic community. "Dr. McEvoy is a transformational leader, inspiring, motivating and empower more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, July 20 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the Expert: What You Should Know About Data Centers * Robert L. Mayo, PhD Research Specialist Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation & Growth NDSU College of Business 1\. What is a data center, and why do we depend on them every day? A data center is a warehouse full of computers. When you check the weather on your phone, deposit a check with your banking app, or stream a movie, that work isn't happening on you more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim joins UK and Australian judiciary leaders at IPSANZ Conference * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim will join the Right Honorable Lord Justice Colin Birss, chancellor of the High Court of England and Wales, and the Honorable Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Court of Australia, for the International Session of  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Back-to-School Support for Tennessee Families * Extension FCS Week highlights year-round programs KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - As families across Tennessee begin a new school year, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Week, celebrated August 3-7, highlights the practical, research-based programs that can help families thrive at home and at school. Presented through the state's two land-grant institutions, the University more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * The Connector: New School of Computing director brings deep experience with sensors, networking Professor of Empire Innovation KC Wang comes to Binghamton University with an impressive resume of accomplishments By Chris Kocher When Kuang-Ching "KC" Wang started as an assistant professor at Clemson University, he asked a mentor how to succeed in the field of computer networking. "If you stop thinking about networking as connecting computers, you will st more PR

NEW YORK, July 20 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Biochemistry Ph.D. Candidate Earns NIH Fellowship for Dementia Research * An early-career scientist may spend decades writing grant proposals. For Raven Fisher, earning one of the first major awards of that career is both a recognition of the significance of her work and a foundation for the career she hopes to build. Fisher, a Biochemistry Ph.D. candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center, won a highly competitive National Institutes of Health more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, July 20 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Appoints Three New Faculty Members * From left: Brandi M. Lupo, Laura Portuondo, and Tomer Kenneth. On July 1, Brooklyn Law School officially welcomed three new legal scholars to its nationally recognized faculty. These distinguished academics - who bring expertise in a broad range of areas, including constitutional and family law; evidence; law and technology; civil procedure; and legal ethics -will begin teaching in the fall semester. more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 20 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS physics and astronomy student discovers endless possibilities at Iowa * By Fatima Salinas For Mallory Weber, curiosity about the universe started long before college. When she arrived at the University of Iowa, she found a place where that interest could grow into something more through a double major in physics and astronomy. "My passion started with astronomy in high school, but everything really fell into plac more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Extension to host 2026 Corn and Soybean Field Day at Edisto REC * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service will host its 2026 Corn and Soybean Field Day on Thursday, July 30, at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, South Carolina. This free event will highlight the latest research-based recommendations and production practices for South Carolina corn and soybean more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University's Mashrur "Ronnie" Chowdhury earns prestigious national research award * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Mashrur "Ronnie" Chowdhury of Clemson University has received the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's S.S. Steinberg Award in recognition of his remarkable contributions to transportation education. Chowdhury, the Eugene Douglas Mays Chair of Transportation, is a nationally and internatio more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 20 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * CLIMB program gives area high school students exposure to hands-on research work in UMSL labs * University City High School student Journee Glasby analyzes stem cell differentiation while working in the lab of Curators Distinguished Professor Michael Nichols earlier this summer. Glasby was among seven area high school students taking part in the Collaborative Laboratory Internships and Mentorship Blueprint, more commonly known as CLI more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Collagen Peptides Support Bone Health for Female Runners * Collagen is a protein found in skin, hair, nails, tendons, cartilage, and bones. Our bodies naturally produce collagen using the foods we eat. But, in recent years, collagen peptides have gained popularity as a supplement to support joint, hair, skin, and gut health. A new study led by Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health an more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news: * * * College of Management Soars to Full Six-Year AACSB Accreditation * 07/20/2026 | Stephanie Burns The College of Management at UMass Boston is thrilled to announce that it has earned full reaccreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for an impressive six-year term. This prestigious achievement is a resounding celebration of the college's remarkable transformation and unwavering commitme more PR

BEREA, Ohio, July 20 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * College to career success at forefront of $402,000 grant for BW student scholarship * The John Huntington Fund for Education believes in the mission and value of a Baldwin Wallace education, which is why the esteemed Cleveland organization once again committed more than $400,000 to student scholarships. The grant award of $400,000 will support scholarships for BW students in the 2026-2027 academic year, with an additional $2,000 to be used by two students  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Social Science Research Institute 's Community-Engaged Research, Action and Partnerships (CERAP) unit recently awarded six seed grants to support interdisciplinary community-engaged research. According to CERAP co-director and professor of biobehavioral health, Lori Francis, the funding will help develop new or strengthen existing community-engage more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Community-engaged research unit awards seed grants * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Social Science Research Institute 's Community-Engaged Research, Action and Partnerships (CERAP) unit recently awarded six seed grants to support interdisciplinary community-engaged research. According to CERAP co-director and professor of biobehavioral health, Lori Francis, the funding will help develop new or strengthen exis more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Connecticut High School and College Students Present their Summer Research * On July 16-17 the Health Career Opportunities Programs (HCOP) of UConn Health hosted a two-day research symposium for high school and college students from across Connecticut's towns who participated in its annual Summer Enrichment Programs. Each student conducted either innovative basic science or clinical health disparities research this summer at UConn Health and pre more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 20 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Difficult discussions: How UTC nursing faculty are using AI to teach the hardest conversations in care * DNP acute care student Alexis Murray-who received her doctoral degree from UTC in May 2026-talks with a patient's daughter during an AI simulation. Photo by Angela Foster. Two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Nursing faculty members recently shared their work on AI-assisted simulation with an international more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 21 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Read Honored With Order of the Long Leaf Pine The award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to North Carolina and their communities through exemplary service and exceptional accomplishment. - The North Carolina Office of the Governor has inducted Duke University marine biologist Andrew Read into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the state's highest honors. The award celebrates individuals w more PR

ASHLAND, Oregon, July 21 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * Economic impact report sees SOU as key resource A new economic impact study that measures the financial reach of Oregon's three regional public universities shows that Southern Oregon University has a prominent and growing influence on the prosperity of Jackson County and the Rogue Valley. SOU's total annual economic impact is $730 million statewide, $532.5 million in southern Oregon and $440.1 million in Jackson County alone, according to the study. The more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors * A physician and neuroscientist who studies how anesthesia affects the brain; a leader in aerospace engineering, policy, and education; and the founding head of MIT's Department of Biological Engineering have been awarded MIT's highest faculty honor: the title of Institute Professor. With the appointments of Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings SM '78, P more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 21 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Among $3.8M NIH Project Team to Develop New Malaria Drugs Award Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University is part of a multidisciplinary research team awarded a highly competitive five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to develop a novel class of drugs targeting Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 21 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Foundation Board Welcomes New Members By Kristine Gobbo The Florida Atlantic University Foundation recently welcomed Susan Ball '13, Michael Gray and Craig Weiner to its board of directors. The new board members were recently approved by the FAU Board of Trustees. Each will serve a three-year term, which began on July 1. "The FAU Foundation Board plays a vital role in advancing Florida Atl more PR

HENDERSON, Tennessee, July 17 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news: * * * FHU Celebrates First Graduating Cohort of National Institute for School Leadership Program * HENDERSON, Tennessee -Freed-Hardeman University has graduated the first cohort in its National Institute for School Leadership program, marking a milestone in the university's effort to strengthen instructional leadership across West Tennessee. Through a partnership with the National Center on Education and the Economy, parent organization of NISL, FHU's De more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 21 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Safeguarding Sleep By Catherine Ryan Fielding alum and Associate Faculty Christy Gliniak helps advance international NICU research on preterm infants, sleep, and early brain development. In the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), sleep can get complicated. For a preterm infant, sleep is a crucial part of development, tied to early brain connectivity, growth, healing, and the fragile process of preparing for life beyond the hospital. Optimi more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Five Faculty-Community Projects Receive 2026 Public Service Endowment Grants * The Office of Research and Engagement (ORE) has announced that five faculty-community partnerships have received 2026 Public Service Endowment Grants (PSEGs). PSEGs, intended to enhance the mission of UMass Amherst as a Carnegie-classified "Engaged Research University," focus on mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships between the university and off-campus  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * From Central Falls to Kingston: A first-generation graduate's journey * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 20, 2026 - Big dreams often start in small places. For Lyneth Mendoza, who recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and applied mathematics, that place was the Ocean State's smallest city. She will soon head westward to Colorado to join Medtronic, one of the world's largest me more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 20 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * From Iowa to the international stage: Outreach program helps young mathematicians reach new heights * When Iowa City West High School senior Catherine Xu earned a gold medal as a member of Team USA at the 2026 European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad, it marked an extraordinary accomplishment for one of the nation's top young mathematicians. For Department of Mathematics associate professor Mohammad Farajzadeh Tehrani, it  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 20 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * From the Lab to Lasting Impact: Samantha Zaboronak's Undergraduate Research on Water Safety * How can classroom experience transform into safer drinking water? Samantha Zaboronak, a biology major and chemistry minor from Louisville, Kentucky, is discovering how undergraduate research can lead to just that. Surrounded by the equipment in Western Kentucky University's (WKU) Biotechnology Center, I spoke with Zaboronak about her current research  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researcher leads NIH-funded effort to raise awareness of alcohol-related breast cancer risk * Every day, millions of young women use social media to learn about health and wellness, yet few know that alcohol consumption increases the risk of breast cancer. To help close this awareness gap, Russell Clayton, the Distinguished and Endowed Provost McKenzie Professor, professor in FSU's School of Communication and director of the Cognition and Emotio more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU wildfire experts available for interviews * As wildfire smoke spreads across parts of Canada and the United States, Florida State University experts are available to discuss the conditions fueling the fires, the risks to communities and the science behind wildfire response. Extreme heat, below-average rainfall and dry vegetation have accelerated wildfire activity in Canada, sending intense smoke south across the border and into the Northeastern  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 21 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Fulbright grants send record number of Yalies abroad Three-dozen recent Yale College graduates and six students or recent alumni from Yale's professional and graduate schools received offers to spend a year abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. - Thirty-six recent Yale College graduates and six students or recent alumni from Yale's professional and graduate schools were offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-2027 academic y more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Gordon College Named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction * National recognition honors institutions where students don't just attend college-they're transformed by it. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named Gordon a College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience speaks for itself.  This award signifies a school's adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its F more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 21 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Purists Complain About Commercialism at the World Cup Ginny Greenberg Brenda Elsey, professor of history, was interviewed by The New York Times about the extended halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's championship match between Spain and Argentina. The article reports that purists considered the performance - which featured Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, and the New York Philharmonic - to be another example of FIFA catering to corporate interest more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, July 20 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. James R. Leutze * Former UNCW Chancellor Emeritus James R. Leutze, a visionary leader, distinguished educator and respected historian, passed away this weekend, the university shared today. Dr. Leutze served as chancellor from 1990 to 2003, leading a transformative period of growth, innovation and academic excellence for the university. Under his leadership, UNCW strengthened its re more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * How Brain Chemistry Changes What We Taste * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded an R01 research grant to the lab of assistant professor of physiology and neurobiology Natale Sciolino, Ph.D., to study how the brain chemical norepinephrine influences taste perception - work that could deepen understanding of why taste changes with behavioral state, age, illness, and neurological disease. Our sense of taste changes over the course o more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How extreme heat affects the economy * On hot days, workers are much more likely to get hurt on the job. Trains are more likely to be delayed, flight cancellations and postponements increase, and labor productivity falls. These are just some of the ways, says environmental and labor economist R. Jisung Park, that environmental factors like climate change impact economic opportunity. "All these little drips of productivity loss and subt more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 20 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * How NAU researchers are tackling questions around AI * Can health coaching from an AI chatbot create a similar sense of connection as coaching from a human? A research project led by Buck Blankenship, associate teaching professor in the College of Education, and Natalie Papini, assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences, is collaborating with the Department of Health Sciences' UCAN program to train an AI chatbot to provide high-qualit more PR

NEW YORK, July 20 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: In Daily News Op-Ed, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez and Graduate Center President Brumberg Detail Importance of Peer Review System for Federal Grants * In a recent op-ed for the New York Daily News, CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez and CUNY Graduate Center President Joshua C. Brumberg detail the importance of maintaining a peer review system for allocating federal grants to natural and social sciences. This conversation comes as the Office  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'Advanced Design Topics for the Engineering of Agricultural and Mechanical Equipment' * Publication title Advanced Design Topics for the Engineering of Agricultural and Mechanical Equipment Purdue authors Robert Stwalley III Roger Tormoehlen Publisher Purdue University Press Publication date Feb. 15, 2026 About the book (from the publisher) Off-road equipment designs contend with some unusual challenges and environme more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * IU Eskenazi Museum of Art to reimagine future of art engagement with $5M Lilly Endowment grant Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a transformative $5 million grant to the Indiana University Foundation that will allow the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University to strengthen its ability to connect people with art in meaningful ways. The investment will expand the museum's capacity to welcome new audiences, deepen community relationships and more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * IU Columbus announces new divisional leaders, student affairs director Indiana University Columbus is pleased to announce the appointments of Kimdy Le and Stephanie Serriere as academic division leaders, and Rachel Hunt as the new director of student affairs. These roles became effective earlier this month. Division of Behavioral, Health, and Life Sciences Kimdy Le, Ph.D., has been appointed head of the Division of Behavioral, Health, and Life more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 21 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Innovative Technology Developed at Rutgers Could Make Lithium-Ion Batteries Safer Significantly thinner than a strand of hair, the technology could be used in everyday consumer electronics, smart home gadgets and electric vehicles - A Rutgers engineering professor and his team have developed technology that could make lithium-ion batteries safer, lighter, potentially smaller, and cheaper to produce. Professor Glenn Amatucci and his co-inventors, A more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 20 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Insects as Evidence: FAMU Researchers Use Forensic Entomology to Strengthen Criminal Investigations * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -When investigators arrive at a crime scene, some of the most valuable witnesses aren't people,they're insects. At Florida A&M University's College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, researchers are studying how insects colonize decomposing remains to help forensic investigators e more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Judson Reid to head up CCE Regional Agriculture Teams * Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) has announced the hiring of longtime extension educator and Vegetable Specialist Judson Reid as assistant director for agriculture and food systems. Moving into this critical statewide leadership role under Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Associate Dean and Director of CCE Andy Turner, Reid will provide primary leadership and management for the CC more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 21 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Judson Reid to head up CCE Regional Agriculture Teams By RJ Anderson Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) has announced the hiring of longtime extension educator and Vegetable Specialist Judson Reid as assistant director for agriculture and food systems. Moving into this critical statewide leadership role under Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Associate Dean and Director of CCE Andy Turner, Rei more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University showcases global impact through the FIFA World Cup 2026 * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 20, 2026 With the world's eyes fixed on Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup 2026(tm), Kennesaw State University emerged as a key partner in executing one of the globe's most celebrated sporting traditions, emphasizing KSU's growing status as a vital contributor to Georgia's economic success. One of the 16 host cities for the 2026 tournament, more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Kofi Adu awarded Fulbright scholarship for STEM education, research in Ghana * ALTOONA, Pa. -Penn State faculty member Kofi Adu has received a U.S. Fulbright Scholar award for STEM research and education in the department of physics at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in the Northern Region of Ghana beginning this fall. Adu is a professor of physics at Penn State Altoona and a graduate faculty member in the Department of Ma more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 21 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Margot Gage on health, advocacy and research By April Thompson If you ask Dr. Margot Gage what she studies, the answer depends on when you catch her. One week, she's reviewing research for one of the nation's largest federally funded long COVID initiatives. Another, she's teaching Lamar University students how neighborhoods, governments, and public policy shape health outcomes. She's organized ceremonies honoring Vietnam veterans, and become one of the countr more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 20 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Learning to Manage Your Family's Forest Begins With a Plan, UAPB Forester Says * For many Arkansas families, inheriting or purchasing forestland represents an opportunity to create a lasting legacy. Whether the goal is generating income, improving wildlife habitat or simply enjoying the outdoors, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) forestry experts say successful forest management begins with careful planning. Justin Mallett, more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 20 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University of Missouri to Lead Workforce Development in NSF Initiative with Potential $160 Million Investment * Lincoln University's Employment Academy will expand workforce training through a historic NSF-funded initiative supporting careers in the growing critical materials industry. Lincoln University of Missouri's Employment Academy (LUEA) is set to offer expanded workforce training to prepare Missouri workers for careers in one of the nat more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, July 21 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * Linda D. Jellum to Serve as Interim Dean of Gonzaga University School of Law Linda D. Jellum will serve as Interim Dean of Gonzaga University School of Law beginning July 20, 2026. A nationally recognized legal scholar, educator, and academic leader, Interim Dean Jellum brings more than three decades of experience in legal education, scholarship, public service, and academic administration. "As we begin this next chapter for Gonzaga University School of Law, more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 20 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miami Project Researchers Share Neurotrauma Discoveries at National Symposium * Researchers from The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis presented new findings on traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and recovery science at the National Neurotrauma Society Symposium, highlighting discoveries that could help improve treatment and outcomes for patients with neurological injuries. Researchers from the University of Miami Miller Scho more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 * The MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) and Dean Agustin Rayo recently welcomed six new professors to the MIT community. They arrive with diverse backgrounds and vast knowledge in their areas of research. Grisha Coleman is a full professor in the Music and Theater Arts Section. Her research explores tensions between our ph more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou innovation speeds up detection of deadly tick-borne disease Thanks to university researchers, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can now be detected in just 40 minutes, leading to earlier treatment. - A breakthrough at the University of Missouri transforms how Rocky Mountain spotted fever is diagnosed. The new method detects the deadly tick-borne disease in just 40 minutes -- a leap that could help patients get lifesaving treatment  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State receives $2.5 million grant for simulation labs in new nursing education buildings * BOZEMAN -Montana State University's Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing received a $2.5 million grant this summer to help outfit state-of-the-art simulation labs at all five of the college's locations. The grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust will cover the cost of simulation equipment, furniture and technology in five new nur more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 20 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU faculty member's research helps inform Congressional debate on private equity's impact on national defense industry * Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.- A Mississippi State faculty member's research is helping inform federal lawmakers as they discuss how private equity impacts one of America's most important public services: national security. Last month, a 2022 study co-authored by MSU's Benjamin Tkach was cited by members of the U more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 20 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Physician Assistant Studies students to showcase research for public at July 31 symposium * Students from Middle Tennessee State University's Physician Assistant Studies program are showcasing research projects at the annual Capstone and Poster Symposium, set for the end of the month.  The public is invited to attend the free presentations, which will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, in the Academic Classroom more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 21 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Community-Led Health and Livelihood Programs Helped Protect Rainforests During the Pandemic As COVID-19 disrupted rural economies, communities living near protected rainforests faced rising uncertainty about jobs, health and basic needs. A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health shows that when communities were supported by health and livelihood programs that they designed with local nongovernment organizations, both people  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * National Honor Provides New Opportunities for Two School of Economics Students * An early interest in economics and participation in the Drexel Economics Society student organization turned out to be good preparation for Mustafa Eren '27 and Niyam Acharya '26. They were named 2026-27 NABE Scholars by the NABE Foundation, the charitable arm of the National Association for Business Economics. Eren, a fourth-year economics stud more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 20 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * New research redefines functional high-risk multiple myeloma in era of modern therapies * Gayathri Ravi, M.D. A new study led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has found that patients with multiple myeloma whose disease returns within three years of receiving current intensive standard treatment should be considered functional high-risk, expanding the previous definition of 18 months. Published online in CANCER, a peer-review more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * New scanning electron microscope brings meteorites, opportunity into focus at APSU * APSU's new scanning electron microscope lets students view publication-quality images of meteorite samples, and its tabletop design allows for beginner-friendly analysis. | Photo by Colby Wilson CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -When Dr. Amanda Stadermann loads a meteorite sample into the Department of Earth and Environmental Science's new scanning electron microscope (SEM) more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * The Block Museum of Art names Ainsley M. Cameron associate director of curatorial affairs Her expertise includes ancient cultures, Islamic art and South Asia - The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has named Ainsley M. Cameron as associate director of curatorial affairs, effective Sept. 1. Cameron joins The Block from the Cincinnati Art Museum, where she most recently served as director of curatorial affairs & initiat more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 20 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame political scientist David Campbell appointed to Kluge Chair in American Law and Governance * The Library of Congress has named David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, to the Kluge Chair in American Law and Governance, a prestigious research appointment focused on legal, constitutional and political issues related to the institutions of American government. The spring 2027 resid more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Nudge increases prescriptions of drinking medication * A "nudging" strategy in the emergency department (ED) may be a path for prescribing a medication that can blunt cravings for alcohol-and dull its effects-offering an effective treatment for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who might not otherwise receive it. Researchers at Penn's Perelman School of Medicine have used two behavioral science-backed methods to prompt clinicians to more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU biology professor named Fulbright U.S. Scholar to study animal communication behavior An Oklahoma State University professor will be traveling to Portugal in August to study animal communication behaviors after being named a Fulbright Scholar for 2026-27. Dr. Michael Reichert, an associate professor with the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, will spend four months in Porto, Portugal, at the Centro de Investigacao em Biodi more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * OSU Extension concludes Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certification program After 25 years, Oklahoma State University Extension is announcing the conclusion of the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network. "OQBN has been one of OSU Extension's long-term beef industry success stories," said Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist. "The program demonstrated that producers could be rewarded for sound management practices. Just as important, it he more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Three CEHS students honored as Wentz Research Scholars for the upcoming academic year Representing the College of Education and Human Sciences' commitment to cutting-edge research are three students who were named 2026-27 Wentz Research Scholars. Being a Wentz Research Scholar is a prestigious honor awarded to about 40 students across the entire university. The program is funded by the Lew Wentz Foundation and administered by Oklahoma State Universit more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 21 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU Hudson College of Public Health Names New Department Chair Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Ph.D., a nationally and internationally recognized public health leader, researcher and educator, has been named a professor and the endowed chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gebregziabher to the Hudson College of Public Health," s more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Kofi Adu awarded Fulbright scholarship for STEM education, research in Ghana Penn State faculty member Kofi Adu has received a U.S. Fulbright Scholar award for STEM research and education in the department of physics at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in the Northern Region of Ghana beginning this fall. Adu is a professor of physics at Penn State Altoona and a graduate faculty member in the Department of Materials Science more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Pitt's Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber to Host Their Second Transforming Cybersecurity Workshop * As critical infrastructure like water, energy, and industrial control networks face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, the University of Pittsburgh Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber will host their second Transforming Cybersecurity Workshop on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The event will bring together experts  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 20 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Postpartum weight loss may be easier when eating habits fit a mother's routine, study finds * Camille Schneider-Worthington, Ph.D. Eating habits that align most closely with a woman's existing routine show promise for losing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers earlier in the postpartum period, according to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Researchers identified key factors impacting eating timing and perceived barri more PR

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 19 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Powering Illinois' Future Together: SIUE's Inaugural IIN Fellows Champion Collaboration and Innovation * Innovation thrives when people, disciplines and institutions come together around shared challenges. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, inaugural Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Fellows Kevin R. Tucker, PhD, and Diane Cox, PhD, are helping create those connections while positioning SIUE at the center of conver more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 21 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Preparing tomorrow's national security leaders: UAH expands Intelligence and Security Studies programs Russ Nelson Artificial intelligence. Cybersecurity. Space. Climate. Quantum computing. The technologies transforming the world are also reshaping national security, generating an urgent demand for professionals who can do something increasingly rare: understand science and technology while also comprehending the human decisions that determine how tho more PR

NEW YORK, July 20 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Price Family Center neuroscientists come together for a fast-paced symposium featuring their latest findings * Neuroscience researchers at Rockefeller study different topics spread across many labs, but they share a common goal: to uncover fundamental truths about the brain. Achieving this goal requires an inherently multiplexed approach that spans different scales, from the structure of individual proteins to the dynamics of neural circuits and the behaviors they  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue to expand research footprint in Indianapolis with new facility * * Info for journalists INDIANAPOLIS -Purdue University is continuing to expand its significant research enterprise in Indianapolis with the planned acquisition of a state-of-the-art laboratory facility on the city's northwest side. The Purdue Research Foundation late last month completed the purchase of the Northwest Indianapolis Research Building, located at 5735 W. 96th more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Brown University sociologist on impact of wrongful convictions on justice, public safety * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Far from rare exceptions to an otherwise fair criminal justice system, wrongful convictions are a pervasive and systemic problem, according to research and analysis in a new book by Brown University sociologist Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve. "Crime Fictions" is the culmination of years of archival research, interviews and indi more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 20 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Research Examines Plant-Based Approaches to Parasite Management in Sheep * Laboratory work conducted as part of Lincoln University's research on plant-based approaches to parasite management in sheep. Recently published research in Frontiers in Veterinary Science highlights a Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) and University of Missouri (MU) collaboration examining plant-based approaches to managing internal parasites in sheep. For Tumen Wuliji, a  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 21 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Research Shows Clinics -- Including UVA Law's -- Shape U.S. Supreme Court Docket Supreme Court Clinic Leaders Among Top Lawyers Granted Cert, Mitu Gulati and Co-Authors Find Mary Wood Law school clinics -- including those at the University of Virginia School of Law -- are playing a significant role in which cases are heard at the U.S. Supreme Court, according to new research from Professor Mitu Gulati. * Mitu Gulati In his pape more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 20 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Researcher receives NSF CAREER Award to advance insect biology and strengthen South Texas agriculture * Hormones regulate development and reproduction not only in humans, but in all animals, including pests that threaten livestock and crops. Invasive insect pests cost U.S. agriculture billions of dollars each year, threatening crops and challenging the farming industry. Some mimics of hormones are used to control insect pests, yet scientists  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice study explores blue carbon financing for Texas coastal protection * Rice University researchers will investigate whether carbon credits could provide a new source of funding for a major coastal erosion and wetland protection project along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Galveston County. The Gulf Coast Protection District approved the 12-month study, led by Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center, as t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice's new business building named Asha and Farid Virani Hall * Rice University announced today that the new building under construction for Rice Business will be named Asha and Farid Virani Hall in recognition of a gift from community and business leaders Asha Virani '89 and Farid Virani. Today's announcement builds on the Viranis' landmark 2024 gift, which established the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. Rice will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 21 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Professor Is Inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners The national honor recognizes Margaret Quinn's contributions to pediatric nurse practitioner education, workforce development and children's health By Lynn McFarlane Margaret Quinn, a clinical professor and the specialty director of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at Rutgers School of Nursing, has been inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 21 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Analyzing Colon Cancer Screenings Find Hope for Higher Retest Rates A Rutgers-led study of nearly 500,000 adults reveals that repeat testing is tied to earlier diagnoses and shaped by health-system outreach By Andrew Smith Nearly half of patients who completed an at-home test for colorectal cancer fail to repeat the screening consistently, according to Rutgers Health researchers who also found primary care provider behaviors can i more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI and the U.S. Department of State Help Define National Ukrainian Digital Defense Strategy * July 20, 2026- In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, a team from the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) partnered this spring with officials from Ukraine to develop a chief information security officers (CISOs) academy to better train members of the Ukrainian national government's cyber workforce. Partic more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, July 20 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Speech-language pathology student research: Sound tolerance and speech intelligibility * Undertaking research is a core element of The University of Tulsa's speech-language pathology master's program. Students may choose to complete a systematic review of published research on a particular topic or design and undertake their own original research. "Tackling original research requires designing a qualitative or quantitative study, obtaining IRB approval, g more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, July 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * Steve "Rocky" Donovan, Executive Director of Parkside Works, Announces Retirement * KENOSHA, Wis. - Steve "Rocky" Donovan, the founding executive director of Parkside Works at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, plans to retire at the end of August after helping launch the university's partnership and workforce-innovation office. Dr. John Skalbeck will succeed Donovan as Executive Director, UW-Parkside said. Donovan has led the of more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources -including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school climate -may also play an important role in shaping whether they ultimately  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Students' emotional resources in high school linked to college completion * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Academic achievement in high school has long been viewed as one of the strongest predictors of college success. But a new study from Penn State researchers suggests that students' emotional resources -including their motivation, persistence and perceptions of school climate -may also play an important role in shaping whe more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Students Conduct Real World Research on New York's Cellphone Ban in Local High Schools * UTICA, NY - At SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), students are not just learning research methods in the classroom. They are conducting research that addresses real world challenges and informs decisions in the communities they serve. Senior students in SUNY Poly's Community & Behavioral Health (CBH) program recently comple more PR

DAVIS, California, July 20 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Surfing Webcams Help Demystify Oregon's Coastal Fog * A summer beach day in Oregon often involves a cool, gray blanket of fog that not only shapes the experience of beachgoers, but also the coastal and inland environment. Now, commercially available surfing webcams are helping scientists measure Oregon's coastal fog, according to a study from the University of California, Davis in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service. The study, publi more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Computer science takes flight in bird conservation effort Computer science and environmental science may seem worlds apart, but at Susquehanna University, one project is showing how closely connected they can be. Students and faculty from Susquehanna are collaborating with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeeper to create a digital platform designed to support bird conservation research. It will organizeeverything from bird sightings to audio recording more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Examine the Invisible Hearing Struggle of Student Veterans Two University faculty, both certified audiologists, are the first to study how tinnitus impacts student veterans as they navigate college classrooms. Dialynn Dwyer Hearing loss and tinnitus are the two most common service-related disabilities among U.S. veterans, affecting more than three million people nationwide. Knowing military service members are routinely exposed to noise that ca more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 21 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Chemical engineering professor honored for energy innovation Recognized among Chemical & Engineering News' 2026 Talented 12, Dr. Abdoulaye Djire is advancing next-generation materials for energy storage and sustainable fuel production. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) recently named Dr. Abdoulaye Djire, professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, as a 2026 Talented 12.  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 20 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas pecan growers honor Texas A&M AgriLife Extension expert * Young-Ki Jo, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service plant virologist and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, has been named the 2026 Research and Extension Specialist of the Year by the Texas Pecan Growers Association, TPGA. Jo received the award during the TPGA annual co more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, July 20 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Researchers to Tackle Overlooked Tropical Disease * Department of Biological Sciences faculty Peter Keyel and Kai Zhang have received a roughly $600,000 grant to investigate the Leishmania parasite. Texas Tech University faculty Peter Keyel and Kai Zhang are teaming up to build foundational knowledge concerning leishmaniasis, a common, but neglected protozoan parasitic disease. They're doing so with support from the National Institutes of Healt more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 21 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * Grad student's invention may curb shoulder pain in astronauts Walking away from two years of doctoral research is an academic gamble few people would take. But for Hunter Alvis, the risk was worth a shot at the stars. Alvis, a Texas Woman's PhD candidate, received a 2023 fellowship from the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) that shifted his entire academic and career path. The award validated his independent research project on mitigating shoulder injurie more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships 2026 announced, advancing Kentucky through innovative research * Thirteen University of Kentucky faculty members in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are the 2026 recipients of The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships. Through the generosity of The Bill Gatton Foundation's historic $100 million gift, these faculty awards are designed to support innovative research, teach more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 20 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * The mark of a university: The designer behind generations of USF's academic logos * Anne Scott at USF in the 1990s By Paul Guzzo, University Communications & Marketing Guided by a commitment to help strengthen the University of South Florida's identity as it grew from a little-known institution into a globally recognized university, Anne Scott spent decades helping shape and standardize its visual brand. Now, as she prepares to retire after 41  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 20 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Person Behind the Process: How Joy Ramiro Helps Guide Research at UNLV * Joy Ramiro has spent nearly a decade supporting research at UNLV as a senior human research administrator in the Office of Research Integrity. Researchers rely on her to guide them through the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process. During periods of significant staff turnover, she helped keep reviews on track and supported efforts to make the process smoother more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, July 20 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Titans Explore Careers Through the Career Immersion Excursion * Each spring, rather than head to sunny beaches for their mid-semester break from classes, a group of Illinois Wesleyan students choose to spend their time away from campus getting an immersive preview of the professional world. They tour workplaces, connect with alumni and explore careers and industries that broaden their perspectives on what their futures could hold.  The  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tumor organoid tech advances toward a sci-fi future * Significant advances have been made in the development of patient-derived tumor "organoids" for preclinical research, in two new studies led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The advances represent progress in precision medicine and point to the more routine use of tumor organoids as models for evaluating and optimizing cancer treatments. Organoids are three-dimensional clumps of cells that mimic st more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 20 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock's Carrie Phillips Receives CASE Crystal Apple Award for Years of Outstanding Service * Carrie Phillips, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's chief communications and marketing officer, has been recognized by her peers in the field of educational advancement for her long and distinguished efforts in that arena. At the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) annual conference on Marketing and more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Partners with Innovative Genomics Institute on the Next Generation of Genome Editing * The University of California San Diego and the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), founded by Nobel laureate and CRISPR gene editing co-discoverer Jennifer Doudna, announced a new partnership today to jointly develop cutting-edge genomic tools for addressing large-scale challenges in health and the environment. Since Doudna and h more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Study Finds An Exponential Increase in E-Bike Injuries in California * Key Takeaways * E-bike injuries in California increased from just two reported collisions in 2018 to 1,506 in 2024. * E-bike riders experienced more moderate-to-severe injuries than traditional bicyclists and were more likely to be children ages 14 and younger. * Researchers say the findings underscore the need for improved rider educatio more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Med Student Championing Organ Donation * UConn School of Medicine medical student Mia Haynes is having a very special, hands-on summer learning experience to help others in need. She is training in the New England Donor Services (NEDS), the federally designated Organ Procurement Organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissues for transplant in the New England region. She is part of a small cohort of medical students selec more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they help people learn the market? By J. Merritt Melancon New study suggests individual traders benefit from the information provided by experts hosted on podcasts From game highlights to cold cases to political pontificating, podcasts provide the stage for public conversations in 2026. But are we learning anything from all that chatter? When it comes to investing and playing the markets, the answer  more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the reclassification of the Aeo, or Hawaiian stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni), from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, a rare and hopeful milestone for a native Hawaiian species. The change, published in the Federal Register alongside a species-specific 4(d) rule, reflects more than 50 years of conservation work that has brought the long-legged waterbird bac more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Hawaii's mantle plume is getting hotter over time New research shows the Hawaiian mantle plume has gotten hotter by about 250 C (480 F) over the past 47 million years. Led by Earth scientists at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, the study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, reverses the long-held idea that hotspots start out very hot and progressively cool with time. Researchers also found that heat surges produce more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance to Advance the Future of Nuclear Energy Building on leadership in energy research, advanced manufacturing and fusion technologies, UH expands its role in advancing Texas' next generation of nuclear innovation. Key Takeaways * The University of Houston joins the Texas Nuclear Alliance, expanding its leadership in advanced nuclear research, manufacturing, workforce development and commercialization * UH br more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 20 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg raises more than $7.6 million in 2026 fiscal year * During Fiscal Year 2026, the University of Lynchburg raised more than $7.6 million, including more than $1.1 million for The Lynchburg Fund, a fund that enables the University to allocate resources to areas of greatest need. Gifts to The Lynchburg Fund totaled $1,105,877.77. It was the second year in a row that gifts to the fund broke the $1 million mark. The $7,696,659. more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 21 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Riccio Fund advances research projects in opioid tolerance, long-term memory storage By Pat Sargent Two interdisciplinary teams of UMass Chan Medical School scientists were awarded $45,000 each from the Dan and Diane Riccio Fund for Neuroscience for research in pain management and long-term memory storage. "This award is a classic example of putting together people from different domains to move research forward in une more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, July 21 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Wi-Fi-scanning robot makes manufacturing more flexible, secure Built in 10 months by a UM-Dearborn-led team, a new autonomous robot could help manufacturers design better factory wireless networks and spot coverage issues and security vulnerabilities while workers sleep. - The necessity of reliable wireless networks like Wi-Fi and 5G -- and the angst that can accompany an unstable connection--are, for many, fundamental elements of 21s more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * AI tool reveals climate shifts may have fueled bursts of bird evolution University of Michigan researchers have used an AI tool to demonstrate that birds in the group Passeriformes evolved in rapid evolutionary bursts and that these bursts frequently coincided with climate shifts throughout Earth's history. Evolutionary theory predicts that the evolution of organisms occurs in pulsed bursts followed by slowdowns--something researchers have s more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 21 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Mesonet crosses 100-station mark, serves wide range of Nebraska needs By Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications To combat the raging wildfires that swept across western Nebraska this year, firefighters and emergency management personnel repeatedly drew on information from a key resource -- the Nebraska Mesonet weather station network. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's mesonet stations, operating throughout the state, have high value for firefighter more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 21 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Researcher shows how AI can personalize learning for homeschooling families More than 3.4 million American children, or about 6 percent of the school-age population, now learn at home, and that group has grown at nearly three times the pre-pandemic rate. Homeschooling is also increasingly popular in countries including Canada and the United Kingdom, as more parents look to customize educational options for the more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Gene variant linked to risk of aggressive prostate cancer Study findings suggest that the variant should be added to tests that identify cancer risks. - Clinical pathologist Dr. Colin Pritchard in his cancer molecular diagnostics research lab. A gene variant that can be passed down through families might increase a man's risk of developing early, aggressive prostate cancer, researchers at the University of Wash more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers Work to Convert Liquid Medicines to Dry State for Transport, Storage University of Wyoming Department of Molecular Biology Associate Professor Thomas Boothby and his team are working on a project to enable RNA-based medicines to be transported and stored at room temperature. The project is one of several at UW to receive a National Science Foundation Seed Translational Acceleration of Research (STAR) Project award, provided under the Accel more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW WORTH Institute Names 2026-27 Kemmerer Faculty Fellows Six University of Wyoming faculty members have been named 2026-27 Kemmerer Faculty Fellows by the university's Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute, recognizing applied research and engagement projects that strengthen Wyoming's visitor economy. The new Fellows and their projects are: * Elizabeth Minton, an associate professor of marketing in the Colle more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM's 2026 R&D Week accepting proposals through August * Something remarkable happens at The University of New Mexico today and every day. Research & Discovery Week (R&D Week) has become an annual tradition and an essential opportunity to highlight research and creative works with the broader UNM community. This year's R&D will take place Nov. 3-6 in the Student Union Building and other spaces around campus. The week is open to everyone inclu more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI researcher contributing to new assessment of vulnerable Southern Ocean species * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 20, 2026 - Postdoctoral researcher Renato Borras-Chavez 's area of study-pinnipeds in the Southern Ocean-often takes him far away from the University of Rhode Island campus. Now the researcher in Sarah Kienle's CEAL Lab is sharing more about dropping populations of certain seals and will present on the topic at the SCAR Open Science Confe more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 20 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio leadership announces new executive decision-making framework * Following The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's merger in September 2025 and the launch of the university's new unified Strategic Planning Initiative in early spring, UT San Antonio's leadership team sought to define a clear, collaborative decision-making framework that supports the university's aca more PR

TYLER, Texas, July 20 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Faculty, Alumnus to be Inducted into American Academy of Nursing Fellowship * Faculty members from The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing have been selected to become fellows into the American Academy of Nursing Fellowship including Dr. Melinda Hermanns, professor and interim assistant dean for professional development ; Dr. Grace Sun, assistant dean for advanced practice programs, and Cory Church, a PhD in nursing gra more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 20 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Medicine welcomes largest-ever class of Rio Grande Valley students this Saturday * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 20, 2026 - The UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2030 will make history as the university welcomes its largest-ever class of students from the Rio Grande Valley. Selected from more than 5,000 applicants, 56 future physicians will receive their white coats during the annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday,  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 19 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Velarde Center for Philanthropy marks milestone with beam signing * The University of New Mexico Foundation marked another milestone in the construction of the Velarde Center for Philanthropy with a recent beam signing. The event celebrated the generosity over the years of alumni, donors, friends, faculty, staff and community members whose investments continue to shape the future of UNM. "This very special building under construction is inten more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Katie Stores named assistant dean of finance for the College of Natural Resources and Environment By Max Esterhuizen Katie Stores, associate vice president for finance, operations, and research administration at West Virginia University, has been named assistant dean of finance for Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment, effective July 10, 2026. Stores brings more than 18 years of experience in higher education finance, research administr more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers unlock new tool to study river temperatures over large scales Satellite imagery captures the impact of large U.S. dams on river temperatures over the last decade. By Melissa McKeown A team of Virginia Tech geoscientists found a new way to look at the widespread impacts of dams on river temperatures: using Landsat thermal infrared imagery to gather data on rivers across the United States. By using satellite imagery instead of site-specific more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * There's no right or wrong way to say 'Appalachia' The research findings showed a trend of more "App-uh-LAY-SHuh" pronunciations in the northern and southern areas, while "App-uh-LATCH-uh" was concentrated in the middle of the region. - People pronounce the word "Appalachia" differently and much of that contrast depends on where they live. But no matter how you say it, a Virginia Tech project shows that no one way trumps all. The differences are centered in hist more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * KT Vaughan Appointed to the Library of Virginia Board The Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian will serve a five-year term. By Brian Laubscher KT Vaughan, Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian at Washington and Lee University, was recently appointed to the board for the Library of Virginia. Vaughan will serve in this role for a five-year term and officially began her duties on July 1. "It is an honor  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 21 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Lessons from the wild WashU plant scientists gather research to understand how wild plants handle shifting disease threats, conditions - St. Louis is a plant science powerhouse, but outside of the neatly tended rows of crops and gleaming greenhouses sits another treasure trove of biological data: the wild plants tucked into yards, sidewalk cracks, ditches and fields have much to reveal. And WashU's plant scientists are also some of the most  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When partnership becomes practice * On a Saturday in March at Penn, about 20 math educators from the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) were watching a video of an Algebra 1 teacher encouraging his ninth graders to "think like mathematicians" and make connections between graphs and chunks of equations-part of a lesson on equivalent quadratic functions. "Pay attention to what the teacher is doing to launch the routine to set students u more PR

WENHAM, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * When You Can't Not Go * Inside the life of Todd Denison '91, dedicated to emergency medicine and humanitarian aid. This article was contributed by Amber Dempsey '13 in the spring issue of The Magazine of Gordon College. The heat hit him first. Todd Denison '91 had just touched down in West Africa as a 20-year-old college student who had never left the United States. "I remember getting slammed in the face with heat that was a living entity," he recalls.  more PR